Jesus Rejected in Nazareth
LESSON DATE & SCRIPTURE: May 24 | luke 4:14-30
New city catechism question of the week:
Question #21:
What sort of Redeemer is needed to bring us back to God?
Answer:
One who is truly human and also truly God.
Memory Verse: John 14:6
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
Talk about it together
Jesus traveled from town to town teaching about God’s kingdom. One day he returned to his hometown of Nazareth and went to the synagogue on the Sabbath. There he read from the prophet Isaiah, who had written hundreds of years earlier about God’s promise to send a Savior. The Messiah would bring hope, healing, and good news to people who were hurting.
After reading the Scripture, Jesus told the people something amazing. He said he was the promised Messiah. At first, many were amazed because they had watched him grow up. But some began to question whether what he said was true. Jesus explained that his miracles were acts of grace and that God’s love is for all people.
Some people became angry and wanted to hurt him. But Jesus walked safely through the crowd. Nothing could stop God’s plan.
Jesus came to bring good news to everyone. He healed the sick, cared for the hurting, and gave hope to the hopeless. Most importantly, he came to save us from sin. He lived a perfect life, died on the cross, and rose again so we could be forgiven and know God. When we trust in Jesus, he forgives us, gives us his Spirit, and helps us follow him each day. Jesus is the Messiah who rescues his people and gives eternal life.
Family discussion
What town was Jesus from?
What Scripture did Jesus read to the people?
Who did Jesus say he was?
How did the people respond?
Family prayer
Lord, thank you for being the Messiah and saving us from sin. Thank you for giving us your Spirit to guide us and help us follow you each day. Amen.